Gerund and Infinitive

Question 1

SUGGEST

= to mention an idea, possible plan, or action for other people to consider

Answer 1

[ + -ing verb ] I suggested putting the matter to the committee.
[ + (that) ] I suggest (that) we wait a while before we make any firm decisions.

Question 2

RECOMMEND
(= to suggest that someone or something would be good or suitable for a particular job or purpose, or to suggest that a particular action should be done)

Answer 2

[ + -ing verb ] I recommend writing your feelings down on paper.
[ + (that) ] The doctor recommended (that) I get more exercise.

Question 3

PROPOSE

= to give sb a possible plan or action for consideration

Answer 3

[ + to infinitive ] She proposed to keep the schools open all summer.
[+ -ing] They have proposed building a development of small eco-friendly houses.
[ + that clause ] It has often been proposed that the president be elected by direct popular vote.

Question 4

PROPOSE

= to intend to do something

Answer 4

[ + to infinitive ] How do you propose to complete the project in such a short time?
[ + -ing verb ] How do you propose tackling this problem?

Question 5

MANAGED TO

Answer 5

+ inf

He managed to make up the test.

Question 6

SUCCEED IN

Answer 6

+ -ing

He succeeded in making up the test.

Question 7

PROCEED TO

Answer 7

= to advance or carry on, esp after stopping.

A crow watched an eagle swoop on a flock of sheep. The whole thing looked so graceful and so easy that the crow at once proceeded to imitate it…